Review: Good Enough

Riley's just been admitted to a recovery center for teens with eating disorders. Riley doesn't think she needs to be there. She certainly hates being told when to eat and how much to eat. If she eats too much, she'll gain weight. Gaining weight will make her slower in track. She can't afford to be slower. Riley does hate that everyone's mad at her. No one understands.

My Thoughts: It's hard to say I really liked this book because of the subject matter, but wow, was this book powerful. I didn't want to put it down. I loved how the book was Riley's journal and she detailed her moments in the recovery center - both the good and the bad. It was fascinating to read about her thought process and her understanding of events. I didn't like Riley's parents, but I did love her sister. 

The message about being good enough strikes a chord. We all have flaws; we all wish we were better at something. I'm so guilty of this. I need to be better at owning my skills and using them to the best of my ability. 

Jen Petro-Roy didn't pull any punches, because eat disorders aren't cured, they're managed. But the book ends with hope. 

Clearly this is an important topic that needs to be discussed openly. Our society values ideals that aren't realistic and are harmful, especially for girls and women. The author's note and resources will help readers. 

Cover Thoughts: Not a huge fan, but I understand it better after reading
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: A must have for both school and public libraries

Blog Tour: P.S. I Miss You

About The Book:

Title: P.S. I MISS YOU 

Author: Jen Petro-Roy

Pub. Date: March 6, 2018

Publisher: Feiwel and Friends

Pages: 320

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Find it: Amazon, Audible, B and N, iBooks, TBD, Goodreads

In this epistolary middle-grade debut novel, a girl who's questioning her sexual orientation writes letters to her sister, who was sent away from their strict Catholic home after becoming pregnant.

Eleven-year-old Evie is heartbroken when her strict Catholic parents send her pregnant sister away to stay with a distant great-aunt. All Evie wants is for her older sister to come back. But when her parents forbid her to even speak to Cilla, she starts sending letters. Evie writes letters about her family, torn apart and hurting. She writes about her life, empty without Cilla. And she writes about the new girl in school, June, who becomes her friend, and then maybe more than a friend.

As she becomes better friends with June, Evie begins to question her sexual orientation. She can only imagine what might happen if her parents found out who she really is. She could really use some advice from Cilla. But Cilla isn't writing back.

About Jen:

Jen Petro- Roy was born, raised, and still lives in Massachusetts, even though she rejects the idea that snow and cold are ever a good thing. She started writing in third grade, when her classroom performed a play she had written. It was about a witch and a kidnapped girl and a brave crew of adventurers who set out to save the day. As a kid, numerous pictures of Jen often featured Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley Twins books clutched in her hand, so it was just a matter of time until she started writing her own books for children.

In the past, Jen has worked as a teacher and a teen and children’s librarian. She loves running, board games, trivia, and swimming, and has a mild obsession with the television show Jeopardy! P.S. I Miss You is her debut novel.

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My Thoughts:

Dear Jen, Wow. What an amazing story; I don't even know where to begin. Your book tugged at my heartstrings and gave me ALL the feels. I loved reading about Evie and how she started challenging her upbringing. I love how she refused to give up on her sister. I love how her letters were therapeutic for her and how she needed to write to someone. I Loved how Evie explored her feelings. I admired her for standing up for herself, throughout the book. I loved her interactions with June and how they changed over the novel. Evie's smart, determined, inquisitive, and stubborn. Even though she knows her parents won't approve of her relationship with June, she doesn't back down. She shows off her courage and inner strength. I simply loved the whole books and I didn't want it to end. I wasn't prepared for the twist at the end. Oh boy, that made me tear up. This book is a must have for all school and public libraries. It's perfect to share with anyone questioning their sexuality, it's perfect for anyone questioning their religion, it's perfect for anyone in need of a good family drama, it's perfect for anyone who loves realistic fiction. It's really just perfect.

Love,
Jennifer at YA Book Nerd.

P.S. I can't wait to read what you write next!

Tour Schedule:

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3/5/2018- Book in the Bag- Review

3/6/2018- For the Love of KidLit- Interview

3/7/2018- Book-Keeping- Review

3/8/2018- Literary Meanderings - Guest Post

3/9/2018- Savings in Seconds- Review

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